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- MOUSE
-
- Many programs need to detect a mouse driver in memory for the
- mouse to work. Some programs supply their own mouse drivers (like
- Windows) and do not need to detect one in memory.
-
- If you experience mouse problems, i.e., there is no movement of the
- pointer, the mouse is erratic, etc., please follow the instructions outlined
- below BEFORE calling Technical Support. These problems are usually
- resolved by loading the mouse driver into memory.
-
- FOLLOWING ARE INSTRUCTION FOR DOS 5.0/6.0 USERS TO LOAD A
- MICROSOFT MOUSE DRIVER. These are common DOS commands.
- Please refer to your DOS manual if further explanation is needed. The
- documentation that you got when you purchased the mouse should also
- explain how to install it.
-
- Should you not have a Microsoft driver, the mouse.com file may be
- called gmouse.com (for a Genius mouse) or imouse.com (for an Info
- mouse), etc. Replace the mouse.com file in the instructions below
- appropriately.
-
- NOTE: Be sure that your autoexec.bat file resides in the root directory;
- NOT the DOS subdirectory.
-
- 1. Locate your mouse.com file. This file will typically reside in the root
- directory or in its own subdirectory (usually called MOUSE).
-
- 2. To put your mouse driver into memory you must edit your
- autoexec.bat file
-
- Type:
-
- cd\ (enter)
- edit autoexec.bat (enter)
-
- 3. You will get a new screen showing the contents of your autoexec.bat
- file.
-
- 4. Create a blank space by putting your cursor on the first letter of the
- first word and pressing enter. Arrow back up to the blank space and
- type mouse (or c:\mouse\mouse if the mouse.com files resides in a
- MOUSE subdirectory).
-
- 5. Press Alt + F, then X, then press enter to confirm the save.
-
- 6. This should leave you at your root directory again (the c:> prompt)
-
- 7. Reboot the computer by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys
- simultaneously.
-
- 8. Your mouse driver is now loaded into memory.
-
- FOLLOWING ARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USERS WHO ARE NOT USING
- DOS 5.0/6.0.
-
- These are basic instructions derived from a DOS manual. Refer to your
- DOS manual for further assistance.
-
- 1. Locate your mouse.com file. This file will typically reside in the root
- directory or in its own subdirectory (usually called MOUSE).
-
- 2. To put your mouse driver into memory you must edit your
- autoexec.bat file.
-
-
- Type:
-
- cd\ (enter)
- edlin autoexec.bat (enter)
-
- 3. "End of input file" should now be on your screen. (If you get a "Bad
- command or filename" message be sure that you've typed EXACTLY
- what is shown above, and that the edlin.exe and the autoexec.bat file
- both reside in the root directory.)
-
- 4. Press "L" (for list) and you will get numbered lines of information,
- followed by an asterisk (*) at the left-hand margin.
-
- 5. Type the number 1, and the letter "i" and press enter. You will now
- be on line number one. Type "mouse" (or c:\mouse\mouse if the
- mouse.com files resides in a MOUSE subdirectory), and press enter.
-
- 6. You should be back at the * at the left-hand margin.
-
- 7. Type "end" and you will be left at the C prompt.
-
- 8. Reboot the computer by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys
- simultaneously.
-
- 9. Your mouse driver is now loaded into memory.
-
-
- NOTE: Much of the newer software written will require more current
- versions of device drivers.
-
- The latest version of the Microsoft mouse driver as of August, 1992, is
- 8.2; Logitech is 6.02; Genius 8.08; ATI 2.3; Packard Bell 8.0
-
- PRINTERS
-
- If you are having problems getting printouts from the program, here
- are some important things to check BEFORE you call Technical Support:
-
-
- 1. What type of printer emulation does you printer support?
-
- When a program sends information to the printer, it needs to send it
- in a form the printer can understand. The types of data the printer will
- understand are known as "emulation" modes. For example, a Canon
- BubbleJet 300 will emulate both the IBM Proprinter X24e and an Epson
- LQ-850. It is important to know what types of data your printer can
- accept. This information can usually be found in your printer's manual.
-
-
- 2. Is the software setup for an appropriate driver?
-
- Once you know what type of information your printer will accept,
- you need to make sure the software is sending it in the proper form.
- The part of the program that does this is known as a "printer driver".
- You need to choose the driver that is appropriate to your printer. In our
- example above, if the BubbleJet 300 is set for Epson LQ-850 mode,
- you need to choose an Epson driver from the program.
-
- If the printer is printing "garbage", make sure your driver and
- emulation mode match. Many printers will let you change their
- emulation mode using dip switches or a control panel. Your printer's
- manual will have a listing of the switches and what their settings do.
- If your printer is in a mode that does not have a corresponding driver
- in the program, see if you can change the switch settings to a mode the
- program will support. Again, if our BubbleJet is in IBM Proprinter mode
- and the software only supports an Epson, change the dip switch
- settings on the printer to put it into Epson mode.*
-
- *Note: This may affect other software you have set for a Proprinter.
-
- From time to time, a printer will list emulation for a type of printer,
- but not fully support it in all modes. This can be a very frustrating
- situation. In this instance, you can try some of the other drivers that
- are similar to the one recommended. For example, if the printer works
- as a 24 pin printer, but has problems with that driver, try using a similar
- 9 pin driver instead. In many instances this will solve the problem.
-
- It may just be that your printer is not in graphics mode.
-
- Another problem you may encounter is a "Venetian blind" effect.
- This is where the printout looks like the graphics are printed out as
- bands down the page with white space in between. The causes for this
- vary:
-
- 1. On very old printers (~1983), the problems lies with the printer itself,
- not being able to support the newer software. The program won't be
- able to print to these printers.
-
- 2. Some printers have an auto-linefeed mode that will cause this. This
- will be listed in your printer manual's settings options. This feature
- should be off.
-
- 3. Lastly, the printer may have a physical problem with the way the
- linefeed motor advances the paper. This is something a service center
- must adjust.
-
-
- INSTALLATION
-
- During installation of multiple-disk programs, you will get a message
- prompting you to enter the next numbered disk and press any key to
- continue. If you swap disks and press any key, and you are still being
- prompted to insert the disk, there are several possibilities.
-
- Sometimes disk caching software/hardware will cache the floppy drive and
- cause the directory to be read from the cache and not the new disk.
- Remark the disk caching software from your Autoexec.bat, reboot your pc and
- begin the installation again.
-
- You may have physical problems with your floppy drive. You should first
- establish that you are, in fact, putting in the right numbered disk.
- If you are, follow the instructions below to determine what the problem may be.
-
-
- 1. Please reboot your pc. Put the first program disk in the floppy drive.
- Do a directory of it and note the files.
-
- 2. Reboot your pc again. Put the second program disk in the floppy
- drive and do a directory of it. Are they different files from the files on
- number one?
-
- 3. If they are, chances are good that your disk drive needs maintenance.
-
- 4. If you have both 3.5" and 5.25" disks and drives, you can always
- install from the other set of disks.
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